National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Purchased, 1977 This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
An off white linen coif embroidered with repeating motifs of two varied yellow flowers in yellow silk and gold gilt thread applied in chain stitch and plaited braid. The ground is speckled with metal spangles. Cut in one piece and gathered to shape at the crown. A drawstring passes around the neckline tying under the chin.